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I received my Platinum 3776 Century NICE two days ago and like it so much I wanted to write a quick review. The Platinum 3776 series' quality, functionality and reliability have been extensively reviewed and discussed, so I want to focus on the aspects of this pen that differentiate it from previous versions. The NICE (named after the town of Nice in France) is a limited edition of 2000 pens, and differs from previous versions in that it's a clear demonstrator with a "sand-blasted" finish that makes it appear frosted. It also differs from previous editions in that it features rose gold trim and grooves that run the length of the barrel and cap. My initial impression upon opening the package I received was that the packaging seemed a little cheap, but then I must admit the cardboard box got beat up a bit in the mail. I opened the pen's oval box, and again was underwhelmed - the frosted plastic initially seemed a bit flimsy and cheap-looking. However, I'm a fan of Platinum pens, so I examined it carefully and must say its appearance has grown in my estimation. Despite its initial appearance, the NICE is actually quite solid. It has a substantial amount of trim that adds heft and stability. The cap screws on securely, the pen is well-balanced, and it features "slip and seal" cap technology designed to keep the nib from drying out. I ordered a Medium nib, and, as expected, find it to be smooth, free-flowing, and more like a Western Fine in line width. So how does it differ from other 3776s? Well, first there's that frosted finish - I find I LOVE it! It allows you to see into the cap and barrel, but disguises some of the interior features that might otherwise be unappealing. For example, at the top of the cap you can see the spring that is at the heart of the slip and seal system (which is fun to watch when you screw the cap on and off), but not so well that the fact that it's silver-colored (rather than gold) is annoying. It also obscures the converter and/or cartridge, and the excess ink that gets into the section - things that are sometimes distracting with perfectly clear demonstrators. The second surprise was the length-wise grooves in the body and cap - I've tried to capture the grooves in one of my photos. I find these grooves give the pen a nice tactile feel, and help in keeping the pen from feeling slippery. I'll be interested to hear others' opinions of these grooves. I find myself growing increasingly attached to this pen - the frosting, the grooves, the rose gold finish - they all just push my buttons. When combined with Platinum's quality and functionality, I'm thoroughly pleased with the Platinum NICE!